Full Title: Revitalizing Appalachia: How Congress Can Correct Distortions in the Coal Market and Invest in Struggling Coal Communities
Author(s): Gov. Ted Strickland, Greg Dotson, and Matt Lee-Ashley
Publisher(s): Center for American Progress
Publication Date: February 1, 2015
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Description (excerpt):
The U.S. coal industry is in the midst of a painful transition. The number of coal-mining jobs in the United States has fallen steadily in recent years, a trend that has had a profound impact on communities that depend on the coal industry for employment and tax revenue. Policymakers should manage this transition and ensure that coal communities emerge stronger and more resilient to fluctuations in the coal market.